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This may be the "easiest". https://roadstershop.com/chassis-and-suspension/vehicles/1957-60-f100/
Had some vibration at 55-ish, seemed to be coming from the front. Did a bit of inspecting, and had 1/4"+ of play in the front wheels. Not wheel...
I'm still driving mine while I make improvements. [ATTACH]
Can't help you with that style, but I have Hella H4 conversion lamps in my 50. They fit without modification to the buckets, and H4 LEDs are...
I have the HF pressure pot blaster with the follwoing mods: regulator before the water seperator Kennametal blast nozzle setup in lieu of the...
I missed the part where they are keeping new car prices down.
I grabbed a free washer from one of my clients and installed in the garage for my shop clothes, rags, etc.
Outside of the big screens, my issue is the need for everything to be friends. Why does water intrusion in a taillamp need to brick the truck?...
I would just about bet they were done on pad printing machines. Way back in my college days, I worked at a promotional product factory, and we...
We'll be there shopping on Friday. Weather looks to be 70's with a chance of rain. Mainly looking for OT parts, but I always end up with old...
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Per Hot Rod regarding the stage 1: Conservatively rated at 10 horses more than the standard 455, this top factory option added a hotter hydraulic...
I enjoy all of the BOP A-Bodies. I think it's time we spread some love for the Gentlemen's version, the Buick Grand Sport. Nailheads available...
No, it was under pressure while running. I would imagine it drew in air upon cooling off/depressurizing.
When we were fighting cooling issues in my son's catalina, we were chasing air in the system. Ended up finding a slightly loose hose at the heater...
I could be wrong, but speeding up the coolant could mean less heat transfer, as the heat does not have as much time in contact with the metal.
My son, a friend, and I will be down on Saturday as spectators only. Buddy was thrashing on his very slightly OT Biscayne to make the trip, but we...
I am under the assumption that the oil viscosity issues are caused by running thinner oil in the quest for MPG. Ford did it in 2000 with the...
I almost got roped into a very similar scam, but with a big music gear retailer. I was about to pull the trigger, then I decided to type in the...
It's reasonably solid and straight. There are a few holes in the floor that a PO "repaired with thiing galvanized and pop rivets. I'll deal with...
Thought I should grab light pics after the re-wire. LEDs for tail/turn/park. Added the third brake light for safety. (www.brakelighter.com) Just...
Basically the same as yours. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I did the PWD cars when I was a young Scout, never was competitive, but the cars looked cool. When my boys were Scouts, I was in leadership. We...
I also took pictures of the HF powered rig. I have no idea what the story is, but I would like to know!
Saw your car a couple of times Brian, but we were always on the move. One of these shows I will stop by to talk, I need to check out your car...
The valve cover gasket was failing, so I took the opportunity this week to change it and take care of a pet peeve. When we got this car, the valve...
Somehow we got it back together... Just in time.
Have him bookmark this page: https://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1950-buick-shop-manual/ I picked up the paper copy, which I prefer, but...
Under hood and trunk wiring are complete. I am currently populating the fuse panel with wires and finishing connections. T-minus 2 days, and I...
I have one of the dual carb/dual exhaust manifolds for the small engine that is surplus to my needs. Might be spendy to ship, though. My 248 runs...
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